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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.26, 3,670.80 and 715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.26, 3,670.80 and 715.84 is: 1,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.26 : 3,670.80 = 715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.26/3,670.80 = 715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.26x = 3,670.80 × 715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.26x = 2,627,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,705.47/2,447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.73

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